Agenda for Tuesday, February 16, 2010; 9:30am
Location: Northville District Library
212 W. Cady St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-3020
http://www.northvillelibrary.org

Map/Directions: http://www.northvillelibrary.org/index.php/library-info/directions

Usual Business:
Introductions
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
TLN Update
Announcements & Upcoming Events

Discussion Topics:
Searchpath – Further Review and Suggested Updates
Licensing for the New User Tutorial (GPL, Creative Commons, etc)
TLN – Technology Services and Products Presentation

SubCommittee Updates
Video Conference Committee

Sharing Resources:
Security Issues
Tech Tips
Web Sites Worth a Look

Library Tour

Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 16 @ Rochester Hills

TLN Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Bloomfield Township Public Library

1. Usual Business:

1.1 Order and Approvals

• Meeting called to order at 9:45am
• Agenda for January 19, 2010 Approved
• Minutes from November 17, 2009 Approved

1.2 TLN Update
TLN 1. Switch Replacements

• For libraries that ordered Cisco 2960 switches and requested TLN installation, TLN staff will be setting up appointments with libraries.  TLN has requested volunteers for during-the-day swaps, if possible, rather than off-hours and weekends.  Please let TLN know if swaps during regular business hours are a possibility.
• The goal is to have all switches installed by April 1, 2010

TLN 2. Router replacement for WAN Libraries

• Existing Cisco routers for opt-e-man and 3MB NVPN sites will be replaced with Cicso 2811 or 2821 routers in the next 6 months

TLN 3. TLN Staff News

• Adam Killeen has been hired as the new Senior Network Technician, replacing Derek Engi.  Adam’s start date is February 1, 2010.

TLN 4. Merit Advisory Council Highlights

• Merit’s Traffic Breakdown: 12% Commercial / 88% Local
• June Merit Conference will feature speakers from Cornell University and Google
• Merit applied for state stimulus aid; primarily for running fiber to additional regions
• Merit received a grant for FCC Rural Health Care (LINK)
• Merit Mail is being expanded to other regions and states (250,000+ accounts and growing)
• A single help desk for all of Merit was created to aid in issue routing and resolution
• 8 new members joined Merit, including Detroit Public Library
• A new PR Director was hired by Merit
• New (and less expensive) classes should be in the Merit catalog soon.

1.3 Announcements & Upcoming Events

• Salem-South Lyon (SLYN) has extra Checkpoint equipment obtained from Canton Public Library (after a recent update by Canton to ITG).  If you need tag readers, gates, and other related equipment, please contact Garrett Hungerford for a list of what is available.
• Salem South Lyon will be closed on Friday, January 22 for power updates.  A new transfer switch is being installed for a power backup system.

2. Discussion Topics

2.1 Searchpath/Tutorial Review: http://tln.lib.mi.us/searchpath/index.html

• Searchpath is a tutorial for using Information Resources.
• Member libraries are encouraged to see if Searchpath would be of benefit.
• Current use is unknown; a post to the “All” TLN group will be coming to determine its use.
• Current state of Searchpath is “abandonware”.  It has not received a major update since 2007.
• There is no timetable on iBistro/e-Library updates, which will have an impact on Searchpath
• Other areas to research: Encore (Innovative’s Discovery Interface).  More information here:  http://encoreforlibraries.com/ and http://www.iii.com/products/encore.shtml
• TILT (Texas Information Literacy Tutorial) has been discontinued.  It is available for institutions to use via Open Public Licensing.  It can be downloaded until May 2010.  More information here: http://tilt.lib.utsystem.edu/

2.2 Alternative Web Browsers

• Discussion and informal poll of the browsers in use on public access computers (Internet Stations) at various member libraries.
• The majority of member libraries use Internet Explorer (7 or 8 ) and/or Firefox along with either DeepFreeze or Group Policies to keep public systems “locked down.”
• IE8 can be setup to clear all history, cookies, and files at close.  This feature was not included in version 7.  However the following script (batch file) can be used at launch to clear IE7 history, cookies, and files manually. Simply replace the shortcut that launches IE7 with a link to a batch file containing the following code (code provided by Gary Oke, WTLD):

RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351
start /d “C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\” iexplore.exe

• Firefox can be secured/enhanced with 3rd-party tools including “Menu Editor“, “PublicFox” and “IE Tab” which can switch rendering between Mozilla’s engine and Microsoft’s.

2.3 Licensing for the New User Tutorial

• 2-10 requests are received each month asking for use of the tutorial or development of the tutorial into other languages.
• Notes on licensing: A) we are not the original source, B) tutorial was copyrighted in 2000.
• Suggestions include using GPL v2 or v3, or a Creative Commons License, which allow for an “attributed to” form of use.
• Michael (NORT) will be investigating the various licenses available and presenting his findings to the Tech-Comm list and at February’s meeting.
• View the tutorial here: http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/

3. Sub-Committee Updates

3.1 Green IT

• The Green IT ”Best Practices” document will be posted under the “Best Practices” section of the Tech Comm web site: http://tln.lib.mi.us/blog/techcomm/
• Wake-on-LAN and DeepFreeze were discussed as methods to automatically power computers on or off.

3.2 Internet Faxing Committee

• This Committee has been closed.  Inexpensive solutions do not exist at this time.
• Additional fax machines have been purchased by TLN.  Notification queues will be managed from these fax machines.

3.3 Video Conferencing Committee

• More Meeting will be scheduled
• Committee has already met with Merit and various resellers
• In addition to more meetings, grant writing is the next step

4. Sharing Resources

4.1 Security Issues

• Microsoft’s Bulletins for December and January:
• http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-dec.mspx
• http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-jan.mspx
• As submitted monthly to the Tech Comm list by Andrew (WATE). Thanks!

4.2 Tech Tips:

• Skype: Small group video conferencing can be performed with Skype.  Just use projectors, and a single web camera for this setup.  Many authors are now doing virtual visits with Skype and web cameras.
• Wake-on-LAN: typically uses UDP packets over port 9.

4.3 Web Sites Worth a Look

• Bloomfield Township Public Library (Our Host): http://www.btpl.org
• TLN Searchpath: http://tln.lib.mi.us/searchpath/index.html
• TILT: http://tilt.lib.utsystem.edu/
• Encore for Libraries: http://encoreforlibraries.com/
• TLN New User Tutorial: http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/
• Firefox Plug-ins: Menu Editor: http://menueditor.mozdev.org/ (or HERE), PublicFox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3911, and IE Tab: http://ietab.mozdev.org/ (or HERE)
• DeepFreeze: http://www.faronics.com/html/deepfreeze.asp
• “Open” Licenses: GPL v3: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html, Creative Commons: http://creativecommons.org/about/licenses/
• Creative Commons Plug-ins for Office 2007 and Office 2003/XP
• Skype VoIP: http://www.skype.com/ and the video phone solution for small groups: http://shop.skype.com/phones/#videophones
• Tech Logic Automated Sorting Technologies: http://www.tech-logic.com/amh.asp

4.4 Library Tour
A few of the interesting notes from the Bloomfield Township District Library tour:

• Recently completed a 3-4 year renovation and expansion project
• Notable technology updates include an automatic book sorting system (by Tech Logic) and a dedicated server room (with space for 14 server racks).
• BTPL houses over 200 computers, managed by a full-time staff of two plus part-time computer support employees.
• Access to public computer workstation is on the honor system with 2 hours being the recommended limit. No software — such as SAM, EnvisionWare, or Cassie — is used to manage patron access.

Meeting was adjourned at 11:45am

Next meeting: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 9:30am

Location: Northville District Library

Submitted by Gary Oke, WTLD

Attendees

Cheryl DeCovich  (AUBN)  decovich @ http://auburn-hills.lib.mi.us
John Hart  (BPL)   john.hart @ http://www.baldwinlib.org/
Garrett Hungerford  (SLYN)   ghungerford @ http://www.ssldl.info/
Sara Karolski  (WXM)  sstopera @ http://www.wixomlibrary.org/
John MacDonald  (WAYN)  jmac @ http://wayne.lib.mi.us
Breck McCrory  (BTPL)  mccroryb @ http://www.btpl.org
Michael McEvoy  (NORT)  mmcevoy @ http://www.northvillelibrary.org
Angie Michelini  (TLN)  amichelini @ http://tln.lib.mi.us
Gary Oke  (WTLD)  gary.oke @ http://www.westlandlibrary.org
Ben Sebrowski  (COMM)  bsebrowski @ http://www.comercelibrary.org
Denise Stefanick  (WHLK)  dstefanick @ http://www.whitelakelibrary.org
Martin Smith  (REDF)  msmith @ http://www.redfordlibrary.org
Lilian Strasser  (OTPL)  lfstrasser @ http://www.orionlibrary.org
Donna Winter  (LVCC) dwinter @ http://livonia.lib.mi.us
Joan Wu  (BTPL)  wujoan @ http://www.btpl.org

Agenda for Tuesday, January 19, 2010; 9:30am
Location: Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
248-642-5800
http://www.btpl.org/

Map/Directions: http://www.btpl.org/about/library_location.html

Usual Business:
Introductions
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
TLN Update
Announcements & Upcoming Events

Discussion Topics:
Searchpath – Review and Suggested Updates
Alternate Web Browsers – (Firefox and MSIE for Public)
Licensing for the New User Tutorial (GPL, Creative Commons, etc)

SubCommittee Updates
Green IT – Wrap Up
Internet Faxing Committee
Video Conference Committee

Sharing Resources:
Security Issues
Tech Tips
Web Sites Worth a Look
Library Tour

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 16 @ Northville

TLN Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Location: Brighton District Library

1. Usual Business:

1.1 Order and Approvals

• Meeting called to order at 9:42 A.M.
• Agenda for November 20th, 2009 Approved
• Minutes from October 20th, 2009 Approved

1.2 TLN Update
1. Telecommunications Update

• a. WATE increased circuit size from 20mb to 50mb
• b. Plymouth on target for joining WAN in January, 2010
• c. Ferndale is ordering a 5mb opt-e-man circuit for their renovated building

2. Bulk Purchase & Dell Equipment Items

• a. Orders due by November 23

3. Symantec Ghost Licenses Purchase opportunity

• a. Symantec Ghost licenses $6 each for an order of 250+ licenses

4. Switch Purchase

• a. Bulk pricing for a Cisco Catalyst 2960 switch will be offered to members

5. Router replacement for WAN Libraries

• a. Existing Cisco routers for opt-e-man and 3MB NVPN sites will be replaced with Cisco 2811 or 2821 routers in the next 6 months

6. State Aid News

• a. Legislature is proposing a 40% cut

7. Cost Reduction Efforts

• a. 3 TLN staff member accepted early retirement packages
• b. Exploring service consolidation
• c. Exploring using furlough days to make up for budget short fall
• d. Changing delivery from 6-days-per-week to 5 (large libraries) and as low as 2 (small libraries)

8. Director’s Meeting Notes

• a. Primary interest was for increased training services

1.3 Announcements & Upcoming Events

• None

2. Discussion Topics:

2.1 TLN Technology Planning Review

• Note: additional areas of the Technology Plan identified for future review are covered in section 3.2 of the monthly minutes.
• The TLN Technology Plan (sections A – E) was reviewed.
• The Technology Plan can be viewed here: http://tln.lib.mi.us/files/tlntechplan2008.pdf
• It was recommended that the Tech Plan be posted on Tech Comm Blog as well.

2.2 Green IT Best Practices – Final Draft Approval

• Final Draft was sent to the Tech-Comm e-mail list for approval by Friday, 11/20

2.3 Chair-Elect 2010 Appointment

• Nominations: Garrett Hungerford, SLYN (by Angie Michelini)
• Accepted by Garrett
• Approved by the TLN Technology Committee
• Garrett will back up current chair, Michael McEvoy, NORT, for the 2010 calendar year

3. Sub-Committee and Agenda Updates:

3.1 Video Conference Committee

• The committee met with LifeSize and ID Solutions (a reseller of LifeSize)
• TLN is investigating the possibility of hosting a video conference solution (rather than a pay-to-use program through an outside vendor)
• Once pricing has been determined, the committee will apply for a grant
• Questions remain on equipment delivery and support of an shared video conference system.
• A more complete update will be provided at the January 2010 Tech Comm Meeting.

3.2 Identification of New Agenda Topics (and possible Sub-Committees)

• From the TLN Tech Plan (Sec. C.3): Determine if Search Path tutorials need to be updated
• From the TLN Tech Plan (Sec. D.4): Review of Recommended Hardware Specifications
• From the TLN Tech Plan (Sec. D.6): Review of readlog.info support and practices
• Explore the possibility of a search document repository or “Wiki” for TLN members.

4. Sharing Resources:
4.1 Security Issues

• Microsoft’s monthly security updates: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-nov.mspx
• As submitted to the Tech Comm list by Andrew (WATE)

4.2 Tech Tips

• Free Anti-virus solutions: for libraries that may have been suggesting freeware programs such as AVG or Avast to patrons, now there is another free Anti-virus solution available.  Microsoft’s Security Essentials is now out of beta, is available for FREE, and integrates the features of the older Microsoft Defender (anti-spyware) and Microsoft Live OneCare (anti-virus).  Security Essentials is for home users.  The enterprise version of this product will be called Microsoft Forefront.
• More information here: http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

4.3 Web Sites Worth a Look

• U.S. Public Libraries and the Use of Web Technologies: http://www.lrs.org/public/webtech/
• 100 Useful Links For eBook Lovers: http://mobile-libraries.blogspot.com/2009/11/100-useful-links-for-ebook-lovers.html
• NASA Space Shuttle Program – Historic Artifacts Prescreening: http://gsaxcess.gov/NASAWel.htm
• The Awful Library Book team (Mary Kelly and Holly from SLYN) were on the Jimmy Kimmel show.  You can see the show segment here: http://awfullibrarybooks.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/alb-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/ and read the behind the scenes report here: http://hhibner.blogspot.com/2009/11/jimmy-kimmel-live-behind-scenes.html

5. Library Tour

A few of the interesting notes on the Brighton District Library tour:

• Recently obtained new projector and speaker system for the conference room(s).
• A big fan of Envisionware for PC Access Management – the system features a new All-in-One copier and print release station.
• Has a new Kurzweil 3000 PC station for reading assistance: http://www.kurzweiledu.com/kurz3000.aspx
• Is experimenting with keeping all materials out of the security wraps — a brief study showed that the amounts of stolen materials were the same with or without the wraps.

Meeting was adjourned at 11:40am
Next meeeting: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:30am @ Bloomfield Twp
Submitted by Gary Oke, WTLD

Attendees

• Melanie Bell      (BRIT),           melbell@brightonlibrary.info
• Allison Brueckner      (NORT),          abrueckner@northvillelibrary.org
• Cheryl DeCovich    (AUBN),         decovich@auburn-hills.lib.mi.us
• Garrett Hungerford     (SLYN),          ghungerford@ssldl.info
• Sarah Karolski       (WIXM),         sstopera@wixomlibrary.org
• Angie Michelini      (TLN),             amichelini@tln.lib.mi.us
• Andrew Mutch     (WATE),         amutch@waterford.lib.mi.us
• Gary Oke       (WTLD),         gary.oke@westlandlibrary.org
• Martin Smith      (REDF),          msmith@redfordlibrary.org
• Donna Winter     (LVCC),          dwinter@livonia.lib.mi.us

Agenda for Tuesday, November 17, 2009; 9:30am

Location: Brighton District Library
100 Library Drive
Brighton Michigan 48116
Telephone: 810/229-6571

Full Directions: http://brightonlibrary.info/about/hours.html

Usual Business:

• Introductions
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
• TLN Update
• Announcements & Upcoming Events

Discussion Topics:

• TLN Technology Planning Review
• Green IT Recommendations – Final Draft Approval
• Chair-Elect 2010 Appointment

Sub-Committee Updates:

• Video Conference Committee
• Identification of Future Sub-Committees (if necessary)

Sharing Resources:

• Security Issues
• Tech Tips
• Web Sites Worth a Look

Library Tour

Next Meeting: January 19, 2010 @ Bloomfield Twp

TLN Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Location: Livonia Civic Center Library

1. Usual Business

• Meeting called to order at 9:38 A.M.
• Agenda for October 20th, 2009 Approved
• Minutes from August 18th, 2009 Approved

2. Discussion Topics

• New service proposals will take place in a meeting with TLN member library directors.  The meeting will take place in Redford on Friday, October 23rd and will cover 1) Video On Demand services, 2) TLN Training Room Rental, 3) Software Training from TLN,  4) EZ-Proxy DB Hosting, 5) TLN “Superbox”; customizable server devices, 6) Back IT support during local IT vacations/illness, 7) “Windows on the WAN” services, Firewall Services, 9) Network Auditing and Design Services, 10) Security Auditing, and 11) Cloud-Based Services; example: backup over the WAN.

• General reaction to September presentation: Favorable, yet too advanced for basic user types; not enough “meat” for technical user types (IT administrators).
• General reaction to Windows 7: Favorable.  Windows 7 addressed the performance issues of Vista and adds easier access to commonly used tasks.  Certain items broken in other Windows operating systems (Wireless stack, IE 8 connection and rendering issues) have yet to be corrected.
• General recommendation: only upgrade if 1) you are planning on upgrading your computers, and 2) your current software is compatible.  Examples given: PWB and Polaris ILS client are not yet compatible with Windows 7. Faronics Software (DeepFreeze, WinSelect) is compatible as of the latest versions.  The Professional and Enterprise editions of Windows 7 do offer the ability to run old programs in a Windows XP virtualized mode which may prove useful for required legacy software.

• The “Green IT – Best Practices” document was sent to the Tech Comm list for approval and modification
• Basic format and suggestions centered around the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Final Draft of document will be approved at the November 2010 meeting and available for download from TLN.

• TLN Technology Committee is looking for volunteers to fill the vacant Clair-Elect position (Vice Chair).  Nominations can be made in at the next Technology Committee meeting in November or sent to the TLN “Techcomm” Mailing List.  Volunteers are welcome too.
• Officer Positions Review (elections are in September each year):
  • Chair: Coordinates all meetings, locations, and topics.  Oversees meeting and keeps group on subject (if possible).
  • Chair-Elect: Serves as backup to the Chair (a.k.a. Vice Chair)
  • Secretary: Keeps meeting minutes and documentation of all Technology Committee events.

• Technology Committee is accepting volunteers for hosting meetings in 2010.  Sent preferred hosting dates to Michael McEvoy (mmcevoy@northvillelibrary.org) if you wish to host a meeting.
• Note, as 10/21/2009, all locations have been filled.  See schedule here: http://tln.lib.mi.us/blog/techcomm/meetings/

3. Sub-Committee Updates

• The currently explored Merit/AT&T option offers a $50/hour per MCU port rate and requires a minimum 3-year contract.
• Hardware recommendation: Lifesize
• Due to cost, other vendor options are being researched and explored by the committee.

4. Sharing Resources:

• As submitted by Andrew Mutch (WATE): Microsoft released a large security update for October including MS09-050, MS09-051, MS09-052, MS09-054, MS09-055, MS09-060, MS09-061, MS09-062, MS09-053, MS09-056, MS09-057, MS09-058, MS09-059, and others.
• See here for more information: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-oct.mspx

• Drupal vs. Joomla discussion. Typical, one either uses and likes Drupal or one uses and likes Joomla.  There are not a lot of developers that like and/or use both.  The general consensus is that Joomla is easier to use, get up and running quickly and can have more stability in the modules.  Drupal has a higher learning curve but is more extensible, has more modules, and seems to be better with security updates.  Which CMS system is better depends largely on developer preference and availabilities of modules.  For example, Drupal can integrate with Sirsi ILS system via SOPAC (the “Social OPAC”).
• Development Environment discussion: no preferred method; some libraries use separate development systems or “sandbox” devices; some use flash-drive based environments (XAMPP portable, SLAMPP, etc.); and some develop right on the production server in sectioned off areas of the web server.  There are no “best practices” to be reported on this topic.  Development strategies depend largely on personal preferences and budget.
• “Discovery Interfaces” – “The Social OPAC”, VUFind, Blacklight were discussed
• LogMeIn – Free remote access system that is very useful for IT administrators.  Can get through firewalls without configuration.

• http://waterford.lib.mi.us/ – Andrew Mutch discussed the fast developing cycle of the new Waterford Township Public Library site.  The site was created using Drupal.  A brief tour of the site was given along with plans for enhancing and expanding the site’s features and content.
• http://thesocialopac.net/ – The Social OPAC (or SOPAC) is an open source “discovery interface”, which is designed to better integrate library web sites with ILS system catalogs.  It supports Drupal sites and can link with many ILS systems, such as Sirsi (http://deep.bluedei.com/?p=60=1), Evergreen, Koha, and Innovative Interfaces (iii).
• http://www.vufind.org/ – VUFind another open source discovery interface.
• http://projectblacklight.org/ – another open source OPAC from the University of Virginia.
• http://www.darienlibrary.org/ - Darien Library was mentioned as an example of how a discovery interface functions.  Check out the integration of their web site and catalog.
• http://www.logmein.com/ – remote access system, as discussed during “Tech Tips”.

Meeting was adjourned at 11:45am
Next meeeting: Tuesday, Novemeber 17th, 2009 at 9:30am – Location: Brighton
Submitted by Gary Oke, WTLD

Attendees

Melanie Bell (BRIT),  melbell@brightonlibrary.info
Bill Bowman (IDPN),  bowmanb@indelib.org
Derek Engi (TLN),  dengi@tln.lib.mi.us
Garrent Hungerford (SLYN),  ghungerford@ssldl.info
Lee Martin (DEXT),  lmartin@dexter.lib.mi.us
Michael McEvoy (NORT),  mmcevoy@northvillelibrary.org
Angie Michelini (TLN),  amichelini@tln.lib.mi.us
Andrew Mutch (WATE),  amutch@waterford.lib.mi.us
Gary Oke (WTLD),  gary.oke@westlandlibrary.org
Martin Smith (REDF),  msmith@redfordlibrary.org
Donna Winter (LVCC),  dwinter@livonia.lib.mi.us

Agenda for Tuesday, October 20, 2009; 9:30am

Location: Livonia Civic Center Library
32777 Five Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48154

Usual Business:
Introductions
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
TLN Update
Announcements & Upcoming Events

Discussion Topics:
TLN Technology Services Review
Windows 7 – Reactions to Demo, Recommendations
Green IT
Chair-Elect Nominations
Meeting Dates/Locations for 2010

SubCommittee Updates:
Internet Faxing Committee
Video Conference Committee

Sharing Resources:
Security Issues
Tech Tips
Web Sites Worth a Look

Library Tour

Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 17 @ Brighton

Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Location: Northville District Library

Meeting called to order at 9:33 a.m.
Agenda Approved
Minutes from July 21st, 2009 approved

TLN Update – Angie Michelini (TLN)

Telecommunications Update
New contract started with ATT on July 1st.
18 upgrades completed and 1 upgrade remaining (Inkster) will be done 1st week in September.
New WAN members will be joining including Birmingham Baldwin, Canton, Independence Township, Plymouth and Farmington Hills.

Internet Faxing Committee
Investigating if Merit provides this type of service.
TLN will be reminding libraries what the notification process is.

Switches for libraries
Angie will be taking bulk purchase orders of new switches for libraries (volume pricing) this fall.
TLN plans on replacing their main router this fall.
TLN will be replacing 45 existing routers at WAN sites over the next 2 years.

Bulk purchase orders
Bulk purchase orders will be due by September 1st.

Stimulus Grant Update
TLN submitted proposal for a 10 laptop mobile lab to be shared by Oakland County libraries.
14 Oakland County libraries submitted grant documentation for additional computers.

Windows 7 Demo
On September 15th Microsoft will be providing a demo on Windows 7.

Library of Michigan News
Executive order signed in July – doubtful it will be overturned.
State and House are proposing less than 10 million in state aid for libraries.
TLN is working on a site to advocate libraries (http://savemilibrary.org) to stress the need for the $10 million in funding.

Web Server
To ensure security, TLN will no longer host non-production websites.
TLN has spoken with libraries that need to upgrade existing site.

IE8 / PWB
Angie will soon be renewing the Public Web Browser (PWB) and asked for input on what libraries want.  Responses:
Tabbed browsing within Public Web Browser
The ability to select a web page to be viewed in compatibility mode OR standards mode.

Announcements & Upcoming Events
Merit Conference on Tuesday, September 29th in East Lansing.

Discussion Topics
Virtual Reference – Donna Winter (LVCC)
40 libraries have gone live and questions are beginning to trickle in.
Remember to “log off” instead of just closing the window.  Otherwise the system will still show you as available.
Training in Westland on August 20th at 2pm.
Service will be handed over to TLN on October 1st.

Green IT
Listserv has had some replies on Green IT.
Melanie will email out an outline for others to contribute towards.

Election for Secretary
Gary Oake (WTLP) was nominated and accepted as next secretary he will begin in October.

Sharing Resources

AppDeploy.com – good for help on deploying software on network computers.
Yourfonts.com – allows you to create your own fonts.

Meeting was adjourned at 11 a.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 9:30am- location: Livonia
Respectfully submitted by Garrett Hungerford, SLYN

Attendees

Garrett Hungerford        SLYN        ghungerford@ssldl.info
Ben Sebrowski        COMM    bsebrowski@commercelibrary.info
Michael McEvoy        NORT        mmcevoy@northvillelibrary.org
Derek Engi            TLN        dengi@tln.lib.mi.us
Melanie Bell            BRIT        melbell@brightonlibrary.info
Martin Smith            REDF        msmith@redfordlibrary.org
Donna Winter            LVCC        dwinter@livonia.lib.mi.us
Gary Oake            WTLD        gary.oak@westlandlibrary.org
Sarah Stopera            WIXM        sstopera@wixomlibrary.org
Andrew Mutch        WATE        amutch@waterford.lib.mi.us
John MacDonald        WAYN    jmac@wayne.lib.mi.us
Angie Michelini        TLN        amichelini@tln.lib.mi.us
Dan Turner            NOVI        dturner@novilibrary.org
Cheryl DeCovich        AUBN        decovich@auburn-hills.lib.mi.us

Agenda for Tuesday, August 18, 2009; 9:30am

Location: Northville District Library
212 West Cady St
Northville MI 48167

Usual Business:
Introductions
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
TLN Update
Announcements & Upcoming Events

Discussion Topics:
Windows7 Demo Update
Green IT Update

Sharing Resources:
Security Issues
Tech Tips
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Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Location: Commerce Township Community Library

•    Meeting called to order at 9:35 a.m.
•    Agenda Approved
•    Minutes from June 16th, 2009 approved

TLN Update – Angie Michelini (TLN)

•    RFID Sub-Committee
o    RFID project is complete – ITG and 3M are the preferred vendors.  TLN members have received information and pricing for these vendors.  About 30 library staff attended each of the RFID demos.
o    Northville Library has selected 3M and will be tagging collection this fall.

•    Videoconferencing committee
o    This committee was formed at the request of the Technology Committee.  The first committee meeting will be held on August 18th.  The goal of this committee is to research videoconferencing products that TLN member libraries can use at a reasonable cost.

•    Virus Protection Software Transition
o    Some libraries have not yet transitioned to Symantec Endpoint which is now out of licensing compliance.
o    Libraries that have not switched need to do so immediately.  This includes mobile devices, desktops and servers.

•    Microsoft Software Purchases
o    Educational Resources has the REMC contract now rather than CDWG (for Microsoft software).

•    Windows 7 Demo
o    A Windows 7 demo will be provided on September 15th at the Microsoft Office in Southfield.
o    This demo will replace the September TechComm meeting.
•    Congratulations to Derek for earning his CCNP certification.

•    Library of Michigan News
o    Governor signed executive order to eliminate HAL department as of October 1st.
o    Not sure on how this will effect MelCat or Databases.
o    The State Librarian position would be eliminated.
o    No word on how this will effect co-op funding but TLN is planning for a 4-8% budget cut.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

•    None

Discussion Topics

•    Virtual Reference – Donna Winter (LVCC)
o    36 libraries have signed up for virtual reference.
o    Training sessions are scheduled.
o    Signup deadline for virtual reference service is this week.
o    Libraries interested can use a system app to receive more noticeable pop-ups when logged in.
o    Go live date is August 1st.

•    Windows 7 Demo – Angie Michelini (TLN)
o    Demo on September 15th in Southfield, time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
o    Another reminder will be sent out in August for the event.
o    Have asked Microsoft to go over a number of items; highlights, benefits over Vista, upgrading / compatibility, security, licensing, version types.

•    Internet Faxing
o    Sub-committee looked at two different services; Jblast and Ring Central Fax.
o    None of the services out there have true “broadcast” type service – meaning the faxes go out one at a time.  With the number of libraries that need to be notified this could take 1 – 2 hours for an alert to be received be all TLN members.
o    The sub-committee will have to go back and look at additional options.
o    Andrew Mutch (WATE) suggested looking into a reverse 911 type services that would call libraries.

•    Green IT
o    Topic on Green IT suggestions requested, following comments provided:
*    Angie Michelini (TLN) provided online article: http://www.certmag.com/print2.php?in=4975
*    As phasing out equipment replace with energy efficient technology.
*   Andrew Mutch (WATE) – CRT use a lot of energy, is wise to replace with newer LCD monitors.
*    Garrett Hungerford (SLYN) – lighting consumes 1/3 of energy for a building.  Consider replacing emergency lights that are on all night with higher efficiency bulbs.
*    TechComm members decided to begin discussion on TechComm listserv to compile list of baseline recommendations.  Following members will be responsible for generating discussion and compiling list of ideas:
•    Melanie Bell (BRIT)
•    Garrett Hungerford (SLYN)
•    Andrew Mutch (WATE)
•    Angie Michelini (TLN)

•    Election for chair elect
o    Michael McEvoy (NORT) selected as chair elect.

Sharing Resources

•    Question posed on how libraries are blocking pop-ups
o    Ben Sebrowski (COMM) uses pop-up blocker build into Internet Explorer.
o    Garrett Hungerford (SLYN) – warned that blocking add servers directly can result in the page not displaying content (ex: fool.com)

•    Question posed on members thoughts of bing.com, Microsoft’s new search engine
o    Melanie Bell (BRIT) – still prefers Google but like how image search works.
o    Andrew Mutch (WATE) – didn’t like how news articles are displayed.

•    Andrew Mutch (WATE) encouraged members to look at: http://www.awfullibrarybooks.info

Library Tour: Commerce Township Community Library

•    Meeting room used for story time
•    Staff copier: Copystar 2560 used for copying, faxes and scanning to network drive.
•    Server rack; web, file application and server checkpoint.
•    Started using Envisionware; 60 minute use with library card and 30 minute use for guests.
•    18 adult computers, 5 teen computers and 6 children’s computers.
•    3 tables for laptop users.
•    2 early literacy stations.
•    Envisionware Print Release Station; 10 cents black and white / 25 cents color.

Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 at 9:30am- location: Northville
Respectfully submitted by Garrett Hungerford, SLYN

Attendees

Garrett Hungerford        SLYN        ghungerford@ssldl.info
Andrew Mutch        WATE        amutch@waterford.lib.mi.us
Ben Sebrowski        COMM    bsebrowski@commercelibrary.info
Michael McEvoy        NORT        mmcevoy@northvillelibrary.org
Gary Oak            WTLD        gary.oak@westlandlibrary.org
Melanie Bell            BRIT        melbell@brightonlibrary.info
Martin Smith            REDF        msmith@redfordlibrary.org
Donna Winter            LVCC        dwinter@livonia.lib.mi.us
Angie Michelini        TLN        amichelini@tln.lib.mi.us
Derek Engi            TLN        dengi@tln.lib.mi.us
John MacDonald        WAYN    jmac@wayne.lib.mi.us
Sarah Stopera            WIXM        sstopera@wixomlibrary.org
Marj O’Donnel        LTPL        modonnel@lyon.lib.mi.us
Kristy Cooper            WTLD        kristy.cooper@westlandlibrary.org